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About

Darwin ward lies in the southern part of the London Borough of Bromley, primarily encompassing the residential area of Biggin Hill. The landscape is characterised by its position on the fringes of the city, where suburban streets meet more open, green spaces. It contains a significant portion of the Metropolitan Green Belt, which influences its low-density housing and semi-rural feel in places.

The area is historically linked to aviation due to the presence of Biggin Hill Airport, a former Royal Air Force station. This legacy continues to shape the local environment and community identity. The ward also includes several conservation areas and pockets of woodland, contributing to a distinct sense of separation from the more urban centres of Greater London.

Area overview

On average Darwin has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darwin is £80,330 per year. There are 4 schools in Darwin: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Darwin is home to around 5,772 people, with a population density of about 171.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
2/10

Area Profile

Darwin Population
5,772
Population density
171.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.78(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.15(+12%)
Vehicle crime
16.11(+72%)
Public order
14.03(+108%)
Other theft
11.78(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,911
85.07%
Other White
202
3.5%
Indian
148
2.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
77
1.33%
Irish
68
1.18%
Total population: 5,773

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,501
31.15%
No qualifications
861
17.87%
Level 3 (A level)
810
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
777
16.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
460
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 4,819

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,099
48.05%
Owns with a mortgage
815
35.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
181
7.91%
Other social rented
99
4.33%
Other forms of private rent
67
2.93%
Total households: 2,287

Property prices in Darwin

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £607,500 in Darwin area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Darwin in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darwin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£730,000
Flats3£307,000
Semi-Detached14£597,500
Terraced9£450,000

10 years median price trend in Darwin

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwin.

All postcodes in Darwin

TN147QN

Mace Lane

TN162HP

Main Road

TN147SF

New Years Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.